The following default Media Types are available:
- Article - Used for uploading and storing documents.
- Audio - used for uploading and storing digital audio files.
- File - used for uploading and storing different types of files in the Media section.
- Folder - a container for organizing media items in the media tree.
- Image - used for uploading and storing images.
- Vector Graphics (SVG) - used for uploading and storing Scalable Vector Graphics files which are text files containing source code to draw the desired image.
- Video - used for uploading and storing video files.
In the Media Library, there are multiple ways to upload media items. The two most commonly used ones are:
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Use the Create button to create a new media item and then upload directly from your machine.
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The Upload field is available in every folder in the Media section, where you can drag and drop files or choose files to the desired location.
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If you wish to tidy up the Media section of your site, you can delete existing media items. Once you have deleted a media item, it is sent to the Recycle Bin. If you change your mind, you can restore the deleted media item from the Recycle Bin.
To delete a Media Item:
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Select the media item you want to delete.
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Right-click the media item and select Delete.
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Click OK.
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Click OK to dismiss the confirmation message.
The Recycle Bin is a separate tree structure within the Media section. Clicking on the arrow next to the Recycle Bin will display its contents.
To restore a Media Item:
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Click ••• next to the Media Item or right-click the Media Item you want to restore.
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Select Restore.
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Click Restore.
To move Media Items within the Media section: